The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, commending his contributions to national unity, dialogue and confidence-building.

CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed the association’s condolences in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

Okoh described Uduaghan’s death as a loss to his family and all those who appreciated his contributions to public service and nation-building.

He said the former governor played a notable role in promoting dialogue and preserving national unity during a period of heightened political tension in the country.

The CAN president extended the association’s condolences to Uduaghan’s family, the Delta State Government and the people of the state, as well as others mourning his demise.

He prayed to God to comfort the bereaved family and grant the deceased eternal rest.

Uduaghan died at the age of 71 after a brief illness, according to a statement by his family.

Born on October 22, 1954, the former governor served as Delta State Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003 before becoming Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.

He was governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.